MRI Programs x Creatively Black Baltimore
MRI Programs is committed to providing creative opportunities for Baltimore's emerging artists. This summer, our Hip Hop on Howard Summer Camp advanced that mission with an innovative collaboration. We partnered with the Creatively Black Baltimore Exhibit to give our young artists the unique opportunity to display their work in the exhibit. This partnership spotlights the extraordinary talents of our local youth while celebrating the rich, creative heritage of Baltimore's Black artists.
A Unique Creative Journey
Students from MRI's Hip Hop on Howard summer program and Baltimore Youthworks participants embarked on an inspiring project to create a song and music video inspired by the Creatively Black exhibit. After an immersive exhibit tour led by Baltimore's Larry Poncho Brown, the students channeled their inspiration into a powerful song and visual concept.
This unique collaboration allowed our students to explore their creativity and provided hands-on experience in music composition, video production, and dance. The video, conceived and executed by the students, features dynamic dance performances by MRI program participants, showcasing the full spectrum of their artistic skills. The work is also included in the exhibit as one of many works highlighting Baltimore City's talent.
Check out the full Creatively Black music video!
About The Exhibit
The Creatively Black Baltimore exhibit, presented by Times Community Services and The Baltimore Times, celebrates Baltimore's dynamic art scene. Curated by renowned artist Larry Poncho Brown, the exhibit features works from over 50 Black Baltimore artists. It opened officially in September, where our students captivated the audience with a high-energy performance that brought the exhibit’s themes to life. Read more about the opening event here.
We encourage you to visit the exhibit located at Baltimore's Inner Harbor and immerse yourself in the artistic brilliance that defines Baltimore's Black artists. This is a wonderful opportunity to support and celebrate Baltimore's homegrown talent and acknowledge their significant contributions to the city's cultural landscape.​
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Visit www.creativelyblackbaltimore.com to learn more about the exhibit and learn how you can be a part of the "100 Black Black Artists You Should Know" special issue of The Baltimore Times.​
